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Where to Watch Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist (1979)

Name: Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1979-10-29
Duration: 30 min
Rating: 7.2

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This Academy Award-winning documentary short Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist, narrated by Sidney Poitier, traces the career of Paul Robeson through his activism and his socially charged performances of his signature song, “Ol’ Man River.”

Documentary 30 min 7.2/10 from 17 votes

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Cast

Paul Robeson as Himself (archive footage)
Sidney Poitier as Narrator (voice)